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More Than A Spouse: A Career Journey Rooted in Confidence and Support

More Than A Spouse: A Career Journey Rooted in Confidence and Support

Apr 18, 2024 | Featured News, Military Spouses, More Than A Spouse, Spouse Education/Employment

Wykita Burns found confidence in her career journey by embracing her military spouse status and thrived through support from her community.

Quality Of Life Panel Includes Several NMFA Recommendations in Report Released Today

Quality Of Life Panel Includes Several NMFA Recommendations in Report Released Today

Apr 11, 2024 | Defense Budget/NDAA, Featured News, Financial Security, Health Care, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits, Spouse Education/Employment

Recommendations for enhancing military families’ well-being include improvements in pay, housing, affordable child care, and more.

Together We’re Stronger®: Brandon Boswell

Together We’re Stronger®: Brandon Boswell

Apr 4, 2024 | Featured News, Financial Security, Operation Purple Programs

“I can’t fully comprehend what military families go through, but I’ve lived here a long time and had a lot of military friends come and go. I’m just grateful for their sacrifices.”

DoD Policy Expands Access to Assisted Reproduction

DoD Policy Expands Access to Assisted Reproduction

Mar 12, 2024 | Featured News, Health Care, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits

NMFA will continue to advocate the extension of access to include all military families struggling with infertility.

WIC Program at Risk – Congress Must Act to Fund Program Essential to Military Families

WIC Program at Risk – Congress Must Act to Fund Program Essential to Military Families

Jan 22, 2024 | Featured News, Food Insecurity, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits

Congress has not yet acted to fully fund the WIC Program, putting many military families at risk of getting healthy food on their tables.

Military Family Impact: Celebrating Victories and Moving Ahead for a Better 2024

Military Family Impact: Celebrating Victories and Moving Ahead for a Better 2024

Jan 19, 2024 | Child Care, Featured News, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Operation Purple Programs, Spouse Education/Employment

NMFA spent 2023 standing up for military families by providing dynamic programming and legislative solutions for better quality of life.

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June 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

This Flag Day, NMFA marked the start of America’s 250th at Mount Vernon. CEO Besa Pinchotti reflects on 250 years of military service and the families who’ve stood beside them—honoring their legacy and your continued support.

Summer Bucket List for Military Families

A summer bucket list designed for military families to find joy, connection, and adventure wherever they are.

More Than A Spouse: Empowering Spouses to Be Their Own Advocates

Army spouse Lydiah Owiti-Otienoh turns her experience as a foreign-born military spouse into a movement through connection and advocacy.

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